Role

The post will be based in CoEL’s new offices in the East Lothian Community Hospital in Haddington but will largely
working in Musselburgh, Tranent and the other communities in the west of the county. The vacancy is full time
but we are happy to consider fewer hours to accommodate the right candidate

Carers of East Lothian is the leading local support organisation for people who are looking after friends or family
who are frail, disabled or who have chronic health problems. We have an excellent reputation and are now looking
to recruit a new Carer Support Worker to join our committed team. You should have a good understanding of health
and social care issues and services, experience of providing person centred support and a real commitment to
supporting carers to achieve the outcomes they prioritise. You must have excellent interpersonal and
communication skills, be comfortable in the use of IT and have the ability to organise and manage a complex
caseload. In return we offer a good salary, very flexible working arrangements and a chance to make a real
difference to peoples’ lives. PVG scheme membership is essential as is the ability to drive and access to a car.
The post will be based in CoEL’s new offices in the East Lothian Community Hospital in Haddington.

Carers of East Lothian is striving to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all
sections of the community.

Application notes

Closing date is Mon 1st Oct at midday and interviews will be held on 9th October in Musselburgh.

You will be joining our team based at the Fife Carers Centre in Kirkcaldy but as part of normal work will be expected
to travel throughout Fife, particularly NE Fife and Levenmouth areas.

Your work will include providing a sensitive, person centred support service for carers of someone with a
neurological condition, primarily in NE Fife and Levenmouth. You’ll be assisting carers to maintain their
physical and mental wellbeing by providing carers with a comprehensive information service to enable them to
make informed choices about their own emotional, physical and economic wellbeing. This will include giving one
to one support to carers in order that they know how to access services helping them to develop self advocacy
and, where necessary, advocate on the carers behalf. You’ll be supporting carers to identify and achieve their
own outcomes using the Carer Support Planning process and providing carers with a benefit check, assisting with
benefit applications and very importantly providing a listening ear for carers.

VOCAL is a carer-led organisation. Applicants will evidence an excellent understanding of the diverse range of caring
situations, the impact of caring on peoples’ lives and barriers carers face at different points of the caring
journey.

Applicants will evidence excellent people, leadership and communication skills, with experience in staff management,
casework and person-centred support work, including experience of brokering support.

Excellent knowledge of health and social care, including key legislation and policy affecting carers.

Applicants will be digitally competent and effective communicators with individuals, carer groups and partner
agencies.

Care for Carers is a voluntary organisation which provides a range of support, information, advice, breaks from
caring and residential short break services to unpaid carers in Edinburgh. We are seeking an enthusiastic,
organised and motivated post-holder who will;

Provide one to one and group support to unpaid carers

Demonstrate an understanding and be responsive to
the needs of carers

Promote and support Care for Carers services as well as supporting planning and
reporting processes.

Working at the Carers Centre in Kirkcaldy the post holder will be part of a small team that supports unpaid carers
across Fife. They will be responsible for reception duties and general administrative duties.